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Funding by Topic: Public health

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Grants for Tribal Nations Inactive
Grants for eligible applicants to begin the implementation process of electronic case reporting (eCR) directly to the tribal public health authority (PHA).
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 8, 2023
Sponsor: National Indian Health Board
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program Inactive
Funding to promote the healthy nutrition of mothers, children, and families by establishing and enhancing MCH Nutrition Training Programs to provide training for future and current MCH nutrition professionals and nutrition-focused technical assistance to state Title V and other MCH programs. There is also the opportunity to apply for additional funding for the optional Nutrition Workforce Equity enhancement. Programs should implement a curricula that provides nutrition-focused clinical preparation in multiple settings emphasizing integration of MCH nutrition services and expanding the reach of MCH nutrition services in rural and underserved areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2023
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program Inactive
Funding for demonstration projects that engage adults ages 55 and older, using service opportunities, certification, training, and mentoring as the avenue that will lead to employment in skilled, professional, and/or para-professional career employment. Public health is a focus area, and rural communities are a priority.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2023
Sponsor: AmeriCorps
Indigenous Public Health Leadership Program Inactive
A 6-month leadership training program designed for emerging public health leaders working within a tribal department of health or in Indian Health Service/tribal/urban (I/T/U) healthcare facilities serving American Indian and Alaskan Native Communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2023
Sponsor: National Network of Public Health Institutes
West Virginia Health Sciences Service Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professions students who agree to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2023
Sponsor: College Foundation of West Virginia
RADx-UP CDCC Rapid Research Pilot Program Inactive
Grants to evaluate the feasibility of implementing emerging COVID-19 testing technologies in rural and other underserved communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Optional): Dec 23, 2022
Application Deadline: Jan 13, 2023
Sponsors: Duke Clinical Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, UNC Center for Health Equity Research
Empowering Communities to Deliver and Sustain Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs Inactive
Funding to help communities reduce falls and/or falls risk among older adults and adults with disabilities through the implementation of evidence-based falls prevention programs. Projects must engage underserved populations, such as engage underserved populations, including people living in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Letter of Intent (Optional): Dec 7, 2022
Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2023
Sponsors: Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence Impacting Children and Youth Inactive
Grants to develop new researchers in the field of violence prevention by providing intensive, supervised, research experiences related to violence/injury prevention for children and youth, especially those at higher risk for violence, including racial/ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, tribal populations, and sexual and gender minorities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Optional): Nov 30, 2022
Application Deadline: Jan 4, 2023
Sponsors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
California Domestic Violence Mobile Health Care Services Program Inactive
Funding to provide domestic violence victims/survivors and their children in California access to COVID-19 testing, vaccines, and primary healthcare through weekly mobile healthcare visits.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Dec 23, 2022
Sponsor: The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Increasing Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in the United States Inactive
Funding to support the efforts of community-based organizations to improve water, sanitation and hygiene conditions and/or awareness of poor conditions in their respective communities. Priority will be given to specific communities, including rural and tribal areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Dec 19, 2022
Sponsors: CDC Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention